James O'Connor (academic)
James Richard O'Connor (April 20, 1930 – November 12, 2017)
He had two sons, Steven and Daniel O'Connor.[3]
O’Connor’s influential work, The Fiscal Crisis of the State examines the tendency of government expenditures to outpace revenues in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. [4] However, its relevance extends beyond the U.S. context, as it sheds light on similar challenges faced by other countries during that period and even in today’s global economy. [5]
Here are some key points from O’Connor’s analysis: 1. Anatomy of American State Capitalism: O’Connor delves into the structure of American state capitalism, exploring how political power and budgetary control operate within the United States.[6] 2. Social Capital Expenditures: He discusses social investment and social consumption, emphasizing that understanding government expenditures requires considering power dynamics within the private economy.[7] 3. Social Expenses of Production: O’Connor argues that the state increasingly socializes the expenses of production over time. [8] 4. Financing the Budget: The book explores various potential mechanisms for financing increased budgetary outlays, including state enterprises, state debt issuance, and tax rate adjustments. [9]
O'Connor's analysis remains relevant for understanding contemporary social policy and economic systems.[10]
Subsequent works sought to further explore the themes of social and psychological crisis. [11][12]
Works
- The Fiscal Crisis of the State (St. Martin's Press, 1973). ISBN 978-1-31513-204-4
- Accumulation Crisis (Basil Blackwell,Ltd, 1984). ISBN 0-631-13552-9
- The Meaning of Crisis (Basil Blackwell,Ltd, 1987). ISBN 0-631-13821-8
- Natural Causes: Essays in Ecological Marxism (Guilford Press, 1998). ISBN 978-1-57230-273-0
References
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- ^ "Editorial board". Capitalism Nature Socialism. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
- ISBN 978-1-86403-199-7. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
- ISBN 978-1-31513-204-4
- ^ https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Fiscal_Crisis_of_the_State.html?id=aI5NmwEACAAJ
- ^ https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Fiscal_Crisis_of_the_State.html?id=aI5NmwEACAAJ
- ^ https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Fiscal_Crisis_of_the_State.html?id=aI5NmwEACAAJ
- ^ https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Fiscal_Crisis_of_the_State.html?id=aI5NmwEACAAJ
- ^ https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Fiscal_Crisis_of_the_State.html?id=aI5NmwEACAAJ
- ^ https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230289093_3
- ISBN 0-631-13552-9
- ISBN 0-631-13821-8
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